Dear Residents,
With the warm weather and abundant sunlight typical of June, we are preparing for the summer vacation season. For many, summer means lazy days by the water with a paperback. Today, perhaps a Kindle or an iPad is stuffed in an oversized bag, along with sunscreen, a towel, a hat, and a water bottle. Whatever your summer plans may be, your library has fun events for all ages every day, or just stop by to pick up a good book, movie, or music. If you plan to take an extended holiday, let us know and we will extend the due dates for your items at the Circulation Desk.
Hundreds of residents have downloaded thousands of eBook titles from the library. We show people daily how easy it is to download a title. If you are having trouble, please ask for assistance.
This summer, we are offering multiple ways for parents and adults to participate in a Summer Reading Club. Why should the kids have all the fun this summer? Rediscover your library during our “Between the Covers” adult summer reading program! Check out the list of recommendations on the Information Services page at our website, www.cshlibrary.org, for suggestions that will keep you up all night, including film noir, music to fall asleep by, and other “nighttime themes.”
For students entering grades 6-12, our Teen Librarian has prepared a unique summer experience. See page 3 for details about weekly programs and volunteer opportunities. For the first time, we will have a Teen book discussion group in July and August. Be part of the fun and join “Own the Night.”
Oh, to be a child again! Once again, the Library Foundation sponsored the annual Children’s Summer Reading Club Kick-Off party on Friday, June 22, 2012. This year’s theme is DREAM BIG @ THE LIBRARY. Sign-up began at Summerfest; registration is ongoing throughout the summer, and open to pre-readers through grade 6. Going away this summer? Come in to register and pick up time sheets before you go. Return them by Friday, August 17 to receive tokens and prizes.
THE CSH LAB @ THE LIBRARY
Dr. David Spector, Director of Research, CSH Laboratory, led a discussion of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks on April 19, 2012 with an audience of over 85 participants.